Aransas Pass, Texas
City · Population 8,742 · #277 in Texas
About Aransas Pass
Aransas Pass, TX is a close-knit town located in southern Texas counting 8,742 people who proudly call it home.
Aransas Pass holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.19 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 663 residents per square mile.
📰 Aransas Pass News Today
- Aransas Pass PD warns residents of phone payment scam The Killeen Daily Herald · Aug 18
- Near Corpus Christi Is Texas' Underrated Gulf Coast City With Fresh Seafood, A Walkable Downtown, And Fishing islands.com · Aug 18
- Aransas Pass among cities issued tax letter from Attorney General SouthTexasNews.com · Aug 18
- Louis Earl Guilbeau Obituary (2026) - Aransas Pass, TX - Charlie Marshall Funeral Homes & Crematory - Aransas Pass Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Woman dies after fiery crash off Highway 35 near Aransas Pass, sheriff says kiiitv.com · Jul 27
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What Makes Aransas Pass Unique
- The only place in America named Aransas Pass — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,742.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Aransas Pass
- A C BLUNT MIDDLE
- ARANSAS PASS H S
- ARANSAS PASS JJAEP
- CHARLIE MARSHALL EL
- H T FAULK EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)8,742
Rank in state#277 of 1,224
Land area13.19 sq mi
Density663/sq mi
Coordinates27.9150, -97.1032